2007 BMW M5 SEDAN tow bar

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
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PDC with visual warning*
You can also have the system show distances
to objects on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already shown there before
a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Vehicle / Tires" is
selected and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "PDC" is selected and press
the controller.
6.Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as
soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can
no longer be detected. The system is also sub-
ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms
of ultrasonic measurement, such as those
encountered with tow bars and trailer cou-
plings, or thin and wedge-shaped objects etc.
Low objects already displayed, e. g. curbs, can
also disappear from the detection area of the
sensors again before or after a continuous tone
already sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g.
ledges, cannot be detected.
Loud sources of sound, inside and outside the
vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW is equipped with an extended array
of systems designed to enhance and maintain
vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. Braking safely refer to page113.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
When braking during curves or when braking
during a lane change, driving stability and steer-
ing response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
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Replacing components
210
Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage
compartment lid.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Wiper blade replacement
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly.
2.Press the safety tabs together while sliding
the wiper blade toward the front to disen-
gage it.
3.Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until
it is heard to engage.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. BMW recommends having
your BMW center perform any work that you do
not feel competent to perform yourself or that is
not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at
your BMW center.
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other-
wise you may be burned.<
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the systems/
consumers involved to prevent short circuits
from occurring. To avoid possible injury or
equipment damage when replacing bulbs,
observe any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
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Giving and receiving assistance
222
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page220. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started
with the engine cold.
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Mobility
223Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.
The correct gear will be selected and
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
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Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ashtray
– front106
– rear106
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist187
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems78
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control98
"Audio"147,149,154
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control147
– volume147
Audio device, external105
Automatic
– air distribution96
– air volume96
– headlamp control91
– service notification189
– steering wheel
adjustment43
– storing stations152
Automatic car washes114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control95
– automatic air distribution96
– parked car ventilation99
– switching on and off99
– ventilation in rear99
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control91
– refer to Daytime running
lamps92
– refer to Interior lamps94
– refer to Pathway lighting92
– refer to Welcome lamps91"Automatic programs"96
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search151
"Automatic ventilation"100
AUTO program for automatic
climate control96
"Autostore" on the
radio150,152
"AUX"146
,165,167
AUX-In connection105,165
Average fuel consumption67
– setting units75
Average speed, refer to
Computer66
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system133
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system132
Avoiding freeways for
navigation132
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system133
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A - Z"180
B
"Backrest:"51
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs212
"Balance", refer to Tone
control148
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control147
"Bass", tone control148
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery218
– jump starting220Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access37
BC button, refer to
Computer66
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Blind, refer to Sun blinds103
Blower, refer to Air volume97
"Bluetooth"174
"BMW Assist"188
BMW Assist187
– activating192
– breakdown assistance188
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations190
– displaying vehicle data193
– information service190
– services offered187
– TeleService189
– updating191
"BMW Contact"182
"BMW Contact
Numbers"182
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system208
"BMW Service settings"191
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders105
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter185
Brake assistant79
Brake force display85
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs212
– two-stage85
Brake rotors
– breaking-in112
– refer to Braking safely113
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Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Light switch91
"Limit"73
Loading
– securing cargo116
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams91
– automatic91
– indicator lamp13
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support42
Lug bolts216
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting217
– wrench216
Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency release34
– locking with remote
control31
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
– unlocking and locking from
inside32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access37
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support42
LW, waveband150M
M Dynamic Mode MDM79
– indicator lamp13,79
M Engine Dynamic Control58
– "P 400"58
– "P 500"58
– "P 500 Sport"58
M Mobility System213
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires202
Maintenance208
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models208
– refer to Service
requirements68
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models208
Maintenance system208
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Manual air distribution97
"Manual" on the radio151
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door196
– glass sunroof39
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting223
"Map direction of travel"136
Map display136
"Map facing north"136
Map for navigation
– changing scale136
– destination entry127
Map view facing north136
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed with winter
tires202
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode79MDrive50
"M Dynamic Mode"79
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions227
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information139
Microfilter99
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature49
Mirrors48
– automatic curb monitor48
– folding in and out48
– heating48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
"Missed calls"180
Missed calls181
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle113
Mobile phone
– accepted calls181
– adjusting volume178
– calling179
– ending call179
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– missed calls181
– operation by voice183
– operation via iDrive178
– redialing181
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8181
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method182
Mobile phone battery186
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Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
S
Safety5
Safety belts45
– damage46
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely41
– warning lamp46
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags86
– refer to Safety belts45
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System78
– airbags86
– driving stability control
systems78
– safety belts45
Satellite radio156
– enabling channel156
– selecting channel157
– storing channel157
"SAT" with radio146,156
"Save current
destination"132
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD161
– stations with radio151
Scan
– CD changer161
– CD player161
– radio151
"Scan all" in audio mode161
"Scan directory" in audio
mode161
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting221
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio156
"Seat heater distribution"47Seats42
– active backrest width
adjustment43
– adjusting backrest width42
– adjusting height42
– adjusting shoulder
support42
– adjusting the seats42
– adjusting thigh support42
– easy entry/exit43
– heating46
– lumbar support42
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory43
– shoulder support42
– sitting safely41
– storing the setting43
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation47
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo116
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo109
"Select as
destination"128,191
"Select current speed"73
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive146
Selecting frequency
manually151
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route132
Selection options with
navigation system132
Selector lever, Sequential
Manual Transmission59
Selector lever positions,
Sequential Manual
Transmission59Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs60
– idle59
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires202
– reverse gear59
– Sequential mode59
– shift lights61
– shiftlock59
– towing222
– tow-starting223
Sequential mode59
"Service"69,189
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance220
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models208
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service208
– refer to Service
requirements68
"Service notification"189
"Service Request"182,189
"Service
requirements"69,189
Service requirements68
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service208
"Service Status"193
"Set"
– in audio mode146
– on trip computer68
"Set date"75
"Set service date"70
"Set time"74
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"193
– for BMW Assist191
– for MDrive51
– for unlocking30
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Everything from A to Z
250 Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit210
"Top 8" for mobile phone180
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting217
– refer to Engine data226
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method182
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221
Towing221
– methods222
– tow fittings221
– with manual
transmission222
– with Sequential Manual
Transmission222
– with Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic222
"Town / City" for destination
entry123
Tow rope222
Tow-starting221
"TPM"84
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor83
– resetting system84
– system limits83
– warning lamp84
Tracks
– random sequence162
– sampling on CD161
– selecting with CD160
Track width, refer to
Dimensions227
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control79
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information138
– refer to Bypassing route
sections138Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map140
– displaying139
– during destination
guidance141
– symbols141
Traffic information with
navigation138
"Traffic Info settings"139
Transmission
– breaking-in112
– Drivelogic60
– idle59
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear59
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– shift lights61
– starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes113
– towing222
– tow-starting222
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo116
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread200
Treble, refer to Tone
control147
"Treble", tone control148
"Trip computer"68
Trip computer68
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer65
"Triple turn signal"62
Trip odometer65
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions227
Turning lamps93
– replacing bulbs211
Turn signals61
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs212
U
"Unchanged"51,61
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR199
"Units"75
Units
– average fuel
consumption75
– temperature75
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control102
Universal remote control102
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
"Update services"191
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights61
USB/audio interface166
"USB" in audio
mode165,167
"Use current location as
address"130,132
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal218
– refer to Replacing battery37
Using turn signals62
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